CEX File Extension

What is CEX file?

CEX filename suffix is mostly used for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format files. Dassault Systemes defined the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format format standard. CEX file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CEX extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. SolidWorks Enterprise PDM supports CEX files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support CEX file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CEX files. Files with CEX extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with CEX extension?

Problems with accessing CEX may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with CEX extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CEX files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing SolidWorks Enterprise PDM or different compatible program, such as ThumbsPlus. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download SolidWorks Enterprise PDM installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

If you already have SolidWorks Enterprise PDM installed on your systems and CEX files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM installed, it may not support CEX format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SolidWorks Enterprise PDM.

Step 3. Assign SolidWorks Enterprise PDM to CEX files

After installing SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CEX files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the CEX file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CEX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CEX file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CEX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the CEX file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CEX file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The CEX may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CEX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the CEX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the CEX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the CEX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CEX extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CEX files. Close all running programs and try opening the CEX file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CEX files.

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